lost love by elizabeth fritz (the lemonade war series TXT) 📕

us one time, and live for a life time, and never let go till, we’re gone…” I went on.
He was enjoying the song, as he joined along at some parts.
“Where ever you are, I believe that, my heart does go on…” he sang this with me, with a beautiful voice.
“You’re here, there’s nothing I fear, and I know that…” I felt really confident in myself now, that he was singing with me, not caring who walked by.
“We’ll stay, forever this way and I know that my heart will go on and on…” and then we ended the song.
I could see his eyes sparkling, and mine filled with water, I always felt sad after listening to it, it reminded me of the movie.
“You’re a very good singer, Shannon” He complimented.
“I’m not near as good as you are, you should like, be in a band!” I suggested.
“Oh, I am, I love music” he said, with a smile.
“You do? That’s wonderful! I play the violin” I told him.
“Wow, I play the piano, and guitar.” He said.
“You are very talented now.” I was impressed.
“And I’m lead singer.” He said.
“Okay, okay, enough showing off!” I joked.
He laughed, “Yeah, alright.”
After that we did some more singing.
“Oh, it’s getting late.” I said looking at my watch, and I wish I didn’t…
“Yeah, lets head back home, we should hang around more often don’t you think?” He asked looking at me.
“Totally, you’re very fun to be with” I said to him, “and I don’t lie” and that wasn’t a lie.
We walked back to our street, and he even walked me to my house door.
“Hey, thanks Luke, nice house warming party” I said smiling.
“Yeah I bet the house is really warm” He said jokingly, and I laughed, “You’re welcome, all the time” he smiled his dazzling, breath taking one and then he put his hand on my shoulder.
At his touch, again I felt the same way, the emptiness filled with joy. He patted it gently.
“Good night” He said softly.
“’Night” I replied, and he took his hand away. And the feeling went away, once more.
“See you later” he said as her walked away.
I waved and entered my house. really

 Everyone was sleeping, except Justin. He was watching TV so I sat next to him. “Hey,”
“Hey” He said back.
“So, how was your date with that girl?”
“Angela?”
“Yeah whatever”
“Good, it was good.”
I got bored and went to my favourite room of the house, the Study. It was filled with my favourite books, and I would often come here, even to just think things through. I sat down with my book, on one of the chairs, and peered through the window.
That was his room. And he was there. Right before my eyes, Luke was standing in the middle of his room (which was clean!) topless! That was a sight to see now, and I was right about the six pack…
Anyway the thing is he saw me.
But he wasn’t mad or anything… he smiled, it took him a moment to realise that he was standing there topless. The he turned into a scarlet red colour and quickly pulled on a shirt. I laughed, covering my mouth and shaking my head.
He took out his own book and started to read it, on his bed. I glanced out the window every now and then and he did as well, because we caught each other doing it at the same time. But soon he fell asleep. And I walked to my room. I had to text Emily about everything; she would die if I didn’t tell her.
I took out my phone from my pocket and sent Emily a text message about everything.
After a few minutes I saw her reply:
Omigod!! That is sooo romantic!! You guys are totally meant for each other! Isn’t that right?! Omg omg omg!!! I’m so sure he is the one!

I rolled my eyes at her text but couldn’t help smiling, and then I sent her back:

I don’t think so Em, calm down, I don’t think we’re more than just friends in this case, hey I g2g bye! ‘Night!

I changed into my Pyjama’s and drifted to sleep.
I woke up after a good eight hours of sleep, and jumped into the shower. I got ready for school, and went downstairs. Justin was munching his cereal. I swallowed a glass of O.J and gobbled down some toast. Then we drove to school in my car, and again we didn’t speak much:
Me: “So how’s the swim team going?”
Him: “It’s fine.”
Me: “Oh okay.”
Him: “Right.”
Me: “Why don’t you speak much Justin? Everything OK?”
Him: “I’m a man with few words.”
Me: “Oh yeah? I think a few is exaggerating.”

And that’s pretty much it. I mean he used to be better like two months ago. Whatever.
So we got to school, and he walked away with all his friends who were waiting for him, and I walked over to my locker. I grabbed my books and hurried away, but I ran into somebody, and my books and I fell down. I reached over to grab them, and he bent down.
“Hey, oh sorry,” Michael Apologised.
“Oh, its fine Michael” I reassured.
“No, no it’s not, are you hurt?” He wanted to know.
“I’m okay,”
“Let me make it up to you”
“What do you mean?” I asked.
“I’ll take you out Friday night.” He said.
Oh no…
“I… have plans, sorry” I lied.
“That can wait, I’ll be there at 7 o’clock sharp” He said and smiled. Then he left.
I couldn’t not go, that would just be mean, and he just wants to take out a friend, so what?
Anyway, soon it was lunch time. I walked to the cafeteria with Emily and Dan, and we sat at our table. I saw Luke come along, and I invited him over with us. He sat down beside me.
“Hi” I greeted
“Hey” he said smiling “I heard you’re going out with Michael now.”
Wow, things go around this school faster than you can say Cotton Candy. Oh whatever.
“Oh, um yeah, he’s taking me out on Friday. But we’re not going out.” I said quickly.
He just smiled and nodded, and I rolled my eyes.
The bell rung, after a while for the last two classes. I went to the class and sat next to Emily. She looked curious. I sighed, “What is it now Em?”
She raised her eyebrow, “You’re going out with Michael Peters?” She asked shocked.
Word really travels fast in this school I thought, “He’s just taking me out Friday night, that’s all.” I explained.
“You told me that you didn’t like him. You said he wasn’t the one!”
“Emily! He’s not The One, okay? He just made me fall and he’s making up for that, that’s all!”
“Um, right, and pigs can fly.” She said sarcastically, “Why did you agree to go then?”
“Well, I told him I had plans but he wouldn’t take no as an answer, so I’ll just have to go” I said, and just before she could say anything else, the teacher came in.

nightmares

 The next day was Friday and I was excited to know that the first week of school was already over. But the excitement ended when I remembered that I would have to deal with Michael that day.
I went down for breakfast, and Justin wasn’t there. There was a note stuck to the refrigerator with magnets. It read:
Shannon, I’m taking the bus today, I have to be at school early for my swimming practise. Oh and I hope you refilled the gas for your car.
Justin.
Oh crap! I forgot all about that! I mean the car. Oh well, I could walk to school today.
I headed outside and started walking, when I heard a familiar voice.
“Hey” Luke said.
“Oh, hi Luke” I smiled his way.
“I see you need a ride?” he offered.
“Oh, um, no, I need to walk today” I said.
“What? Its freezing out here, I don’t think you can make it, you’re coming with me.” He said and I had no choice but to follow him because he was right, it was freezing.
I got into the passenger seat beside him and thanked him as he started to drive. We were silent for a few minutes, but he broke it then.
“Um, Shannon, can I ask you a question?” he looked a little nervous.
“Sure, ask away!” I said, wanting to know his question.
“Uh, I really like someone, and I don’t know what to do about it, what do you think I should do?” he asked now, turning slightly red.
My heart sank a little, “Oh, just tell that someone how you feel about them, and, uh, wait for what happens next I suppose…” I said, after a minute.
“Okay,” he smiled, “Thanks.”
“Anytime.” I replied, and he parked the car. We both got out and headed to the building. I needed to stop at the girl’s room, for some time. By the time I got out, I saw Kelly grinning near by my locker. I walked over to her.
“Hey Kelly,” I said, opening my locker.
She didn’t even greet me; she just went “You’ll never guess what!”
“What?” I asked half interested.
“Luke just asked me out” she said all joyfully, while my mouth hung open.
Why would he choose Kelly? “Um, that’s great, really” I said, and she smiled and walked away.
Later on I met up with Emily. “Hey Em” I greeted.
“Hi Shann, why the long face?” she asked.
Dan was right next to her as usual. They couldn’t last a moment without each other; I don’t know how they lasted all summer. I glanced up at him and back at her. “I don’t know” I said.
She shrugged, “Okay, well Dan and I need to get to class now, we’ll catch you later.” She said and pulled Dan along with her to class.
Michael came up to me. I wouldn’t know what to say or do.
“Hey Shannon,” He smiled.
“Oh hey Michael.” I said.
“Hope you didn’t forget about our plans tonight,” he reminded me, again.
“Yes, thanks for reminding me or else I totally forgot about it all.” I said to him.
“Oh, okay, remember 7 o’clock sharp.” He said and he left. I didn’t know how anything could get worse, well; I didn’t know why I felt so bad after all. About Luke I mean, I should be happy for him, but there was one problem. I’m not happy. Had I really fell in for this guy who I have only known for a couple of days? Maybe I did, but who can control who they fall in love with? Not me.
I was really down in the next classes, and even the teachers had noticed that. The bell rang for something I didn’t want to face right now.